Apply for the London Art Biennale 2021

General Information

  • The 5th edition of the Biennale takes place from the 30th June to the 4th July 2021.
  • All exhibited work has to be approved by the London Art Biennale Selection committee. Artwork can be submitted below.
  • The process may close before the established time if the curators achieve the perfect quality and number of artworks for the exhibition.
  • Approximately 400-500 artists will be selected from all around the world.
  • An artist can apply with a maximum of three artworks and each artwork will be judged individually.
  • Accepted artistic disciplines include works on canvas, works on board, works on paper, applied arts, digital art, sculpture and installation.
  • Artists can apply from any nation.

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Awards & Prizes

  • £5,000 GBP London Art Biennale Award
  • £1,500 GBP London Art Biennale Award for Painting
  • £1,500 GBP London Art Biennale Award for Sculpture
  • £1,500 GBP London Art Biennale Award for Works on Paper
  • £1,500 GBP London Art Biennale Awards for Digital Work
  • 25 artists to be selected for a 10 day exhibition at Gagliardi Gallery in London
  • 25 artists to be selected for month-long group show at the Chianciano Art Museum, Italy
  • 25 artists to be selected for a month-long group show in the art galleries surrounding the 12th Century Piazza of Chianciano Terme, Italy
  • 5 artists receive a week’s stay in a suite in Tuscany at the Art Club Boutique hotel with a private studio to create art and work
  • Art Critique by the International Confederation of Art Critics for 5 artists
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Copyright & Social Media Permission

  • With artist permission, we may publish artwork images on our social media or to promote the Biennale (press articles etc).
  • Social media has no influence on the final selection, however, until October 31st, with express permission from the artist, at least five submitted artworks will be selected each week and posted on our social media. Artworks that receive more than 500 Instagram likes on our profile will be shortlisted for the second phase of the selection process. A step closer to being approved for the exhibition.
  • Artists that are subsequently approved for the Biennale agree for their work to be published on our printed catalogue.
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Sales

  • Prices and information will be available with the London Biennale staff who will provide professional and experienced sales staff.
  • The London Art Biennale retains 30% commission on sales during or following from the exhibition.

Printed & Online Catalogue

  • Each artist will have one A4 page with one work published in the hardcopy and online catalogues.
  • Hardback copies of the catalogues can be purchased online by participating artists with a 10% discount.

Application Fee

  • There is an application fee for the London Art Biennale of £30 GBP + VAT tax (£36 inclusive of VAT tax) per artwork submitted. The fee covers admin costs and is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the selection process.
  • If an artwork is accepted there are no other fees for artists

Curatorial Study

  • All artworks on canvas, panel or paper must be framed and ready to hang.
  • All artworks are hung and curated by the Biennale team.

Artwork Transport

  • Artworks can be shipped to the Biennale ready to hang/be exhibited . We will send the designated shipping address to approved artists.
  • To reduce transport costs, there is also the option to send canvases/works on paper rolled so that they can be stretched/framed locally (costs of stretching and framing apply for this option).
  • Artworks can be personally delivered by hand to the exhibition venue only on Sunday 27th June from 10am-6pm or on Monday 28th June from 10am-1pm
  • Transport is the responsibility of the artist

How to Apply

  • Please click on the button below and select the number of artworks with which you would like to apply (maximum 3 artworks per artist)
  • Artists then receive an email with instructions of how to send artwork images and details